Hey, Watch It! – This Week’s TV Picks

If you’ve been watching the American version of “Top Gear,” all I can say is, sorry. I feel really bad for the pain that must have caused you. But have no fear: the original version is back on BBC America with a new season of auto commentary, questionable road tests, and celeb guests. 9 P.M.

I always get peeved when the contestants on “Top Chef” complain about having to make some kind of dessert course in selected challenges. Any chef worth his salt should be able to put together at least a pie! It’s not called “simple as…” for nothing! That said, I wonder if the chefs on “Top Chef: Just Desserts” would be able to whip up a meat course on a moment’s notice? A new season premieres at 10 P.M. on Bravo.

Thursday August 25th

Oprah’s “Documentary Club” presents Life 2.0, a look at a group of faithful users of Second Life, the virtual online world. To which I ask: Is that still really a thing? 9 P.M. on OWN.

Friday August 26th

And here we have yet another entry into the job-related reality show: “Rat Busters NYC.” Yes, we have reached the point where watching people catch and kill rats on TV is entertainment. 7 P.M. on Animal Planet.

Saturday August 27th

In Syfy’s Killer Mountain, it’s not so much the treacherous terrain and freezing conditions you have to worry about as it is the fierce alien that is protecting the secret location of Shangri La. But isn’t that always the way? 9 P.M.

Sunday August 28th

When was the last time you sat down and watched a music video? OK. When was the last time you sat down and watched a music video on MTV? Yeah. Thought so. But just because Music Television is more interested in pregnant teenagers than actual music doesn’t mean they aren’t going to continue throwing a huge awards show to honor those videos they never air! Lady Gaga is set to open this year’s “VMAs”, with performances from Adele, Lil Wayne, and Bruno Mars also scheduled. But so far, the show appears to be host-less. 9 P.M. on MTV.